Exponential Growth with David Olivencia

"Healthcare Is 20% of Our Economy — And It’s Broken" – Dr. Alejandro Badia Sounds the Alarm

David Olivencia

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Guest: Dr. Alejandro Badia – Orthopedic Surgeon, Founder of OrthoNOW, Author, Healthcare Advocate

In this engaging and insightful episode, host David Olivencia sits down with Dr. Alejandro Badia, a leading orthopedic hand and upper limb surgeon and the founder of OrthoNOW, to explore the future of healthcare, innovation, and systemic reform.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Dr. Badia’s Immigrant Journey & Medical Career
    • From Cuba to New Jersey, Ivy League education, and decades of surgical excellence.
    • His entrepreneurial pivot to founding OrthoNOW for accessible orthopedic care.
  • Exponential Growth Trends in Healthcare
    • How AI, orthobiologics, and stem cell innovations are transforming patient care.
    • The potential of regenerative medicine and biologic healing solutions.
  • The Hidden Costs of Healthcare
    • Why America spends nearly 20% of GDP on healthcare—and how we can change it.
    • The harmful role of middlemen, pre-authorizations, and insurance bureaucracy.
    • Why “gatekeepers” are failing patients and how direct specialist access can save billions.
  • Patient Education & Public Awareness
    • The need for transparent, accurate health education beyond media hype.
    • Empowering patients through accessible information and clinical truth.
  • & More!

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